A high-level U.N. Security Council meeting failed to call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, despite massive suffering and growing risks.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, who unequivocally condemned Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise attacks on Israel that killed 1,400 people and led to Israel declaring war on Hamas, said the situation is growing more dire by the hour.
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